# Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo - CEC

- Dates: 10 March 2027 to 13 March 2027
- Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, United States
- Organiser: Council for Exceptional Children
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 4,000

## About

The CEC 2027 Convention & Expo is an event for special education professionals, including educators, teachers, administrators, and researchers. It focuses on comprehensive professional development, networking, and innovative resources for supporting students with exceptionalities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://cecconvention.org/)
- [Registration](https://cecconvention.org/registration-and-rates)
- [Agenda](https://cecconvention.org/program-and-schedule)

## Where to stay

- **Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square**: 180 m from the venue, 75 East State Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhcs-sheraton-columbus-hotel-at-capitol-square/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-614-365-4500
- **The Capital Suites Hotel**: 250 m from the venue, 50 South Front Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhmd-the-capital-suites-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 614-228-4600
- **Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel**: 280 m from the venue, 50 North Third Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 614 228 5050
- **Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection**: 290 m from the venue
- **Residence Inn Columbus Downtown**: 340 m from the venue, 36 East Gay Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/cmhrd)
  - Phone: +1 614-222-2610
- **Holiday Inn**: 430 m from the venue
- **The Westin Great Southern Columbus**: 600 m from the venue, 310 South High Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](http://www.westincolumbus.com)
  - Phone: +1-614-228-3800
- **Courtyard Columbus Downtown**: 610 m from the venue, 35 West Spring Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/cmhcy)
  - Phone: +1 614-228-3200

## What people are saying

- [Concetta Lewis - 2026 CEC President-Elect | CEC TV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyiGvPGrLxM)
  - At the Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, CEC TV spoke with Concetta Lewis, the 2026 CEC President-Elect.
- [Chad Rummel - Executive Director, CEC | CEC TV - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4H_IgddrBE)
  - At the Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, CEC TV spoke with Chad Rummel, Executive Director of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
- [Rewriting the Narrative | CEC President Ben Tillotson on the Stories ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scbuSNnMBTA)
  - At the Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, CEC TV spoke with Ben Tillotson, President of the Council for Exceptional Children.
- [Julie Bost - Immediate Past President, CEC | CEC TV - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cehl49RftkY)
  - At the Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, CEC TV spoke with Julie Bost, Immediate Past President of the Council for Except...

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